Bringing a baby into the world is a life-changing experience, but let’s be real—what happens inside our bodies post-birth can feel like a wild ride. If you’re feeling weepy, exhausted, or just off, you’re not imagining it. Postpartum hormonal shifts are real, and they...
Postpartum depression is the most common psychiatric complication of childbirth. Postpartum depression, or PPD, affects 1 in 7 women and is under-diagnosed and under-treated. It has negative effects for women, families and children. This article will discuss who is at...
Traditional Chinese Medicine and many Eastern cultures emphasize warm foods during the postpartum period. During childbirth you lose a lot of heat and energy, leaving your body in a cold state that needs to be rebalanced. Warm and easy to digest foods as well as...
There are many factors that affect newborn sleep schedules. By understanding two hormones and establishing some daily routines, you can help your baby establish their biological clock and a foundation for good sleep. First, we’ll dig into the science of sleep, and...
Breastfeeding, although physically exhausting, offers many advantages for you and for your baby. Both when you are actively breastfeeding and in the future. You have probably heard of some of the developmental advantages that breastfeeding and breastmilk can offer...
